White House mulling a rare tool to block spending without Congress: What to know

Jul 25, 2025 - 13:00
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White House mulling a rare tool to block spending without Congress: What to know
Trump administration officials are weighing a controversial maneuver aimed at allowing them to block federal funding previously authorized by Congress without lawmakers’ approval.  White House budget chief Russell Vought said earlier this month that the gambit, known as “pocket rescissions,” is one of the options on the table for the administration as it continues its…